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YOUR WASHINGTON
AND YOU!
A WEEKLY
REPORT
from
KARL MUNDT
SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA
United States Senate
"FOR A FAIR CHANCE
FOR A FREE PEOPLE'
VOL. XXIII-NO. 37-FOR RELEASE SEPT. 25, 1961
FINAL REPORT: This report will be the final weekly
newsletter I will issue during the present session of
Congress in the expectation that Congress will have adjourned before the month is
out. Before discussing some of the measures I introduced this year, I want to take
this opportunity to thank those of you who have written me on the many matters of
mutual interest and concern, and also for your many suggestions which have been
most helpful in my work as your Senator. Incidentally, many have responded to
my request for corrections of address on the newsletter mailing plates; if per
chance your plate is still incorrectly addressed or you are receiving a duplicate
copy, simply return the envelope in which you receive the newsletter with the correction changes marked accordingly. I also want to extend my appreciation to the
various newspapers, radio and television stations for their cooperation and assistance through this new term of Congress. Hope to see you in South Dakota soon!
# # #
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: With this session of Congress entering its final week,
adjournment will not mark the end of bills on which final action has not been taken.
We will be only at the halfway point. Congress takes up in January where it left
off on pending measures. It is not possible to detail every measure I have introduced; however, I can present a "thumbnail sketch" of some of my bills;
FREEDOM ACADEMY: S. 822, to establish an institution to educate our citizens
in the understanding of the Communist conspiracy and how to counteract Communism. It is still bottled up in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, awaiting
Executive branch reports before hearings can be held.
SECRET STRIKE BALLOT: S. 2134, introduced only two months ago, was referred to the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee. It is hoped hearings will
be held early next year on this measure to provide labor union members with the
right of secret ballot to determine whether or not they wish to strike.
ELECTORAL REFORM: S.J. Res. 12, to provide a district system for the electoral college so as to "equalize" the voting power of citizens in presidential elections, whether they live in cities or sparsely populated areas, was the subject of
hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee and is awaiting further committee
action. A national committee has been created to promote election reform.
INDUSTRIAL USES OF FARM PRODUCTS: No hearings have been held by the Agriculture Committee on S. 7, the measure to establish a stepped-up program to
develop new and increased uses of agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture came out in opposition to the measure. Contrary to Secretary Freeman's opinion, I think S. 7 offers a new and successful approach to solving the
problems of agriculture. A new effort to get action will be made next year.
SENATE - PASSED BILLS: Two of my measures, S. 162, to combat the traffic in
obscene literature, and S. 1869, to establish a commission to study problems of
small towns and rural areas, passed the Senate earlier this year. Both await House
committee action.
PROPOSALS INCORPORATED: Mundt measures dealing with Social Security, extension of the National Wool Act, a national hog cholera eradication program, and
cultural exchange were accepted in part or in full in bills-passed by the Senate. On
some of the above bills and amendments I joined as a co-sponsor, others I individually introduced.

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2009-07-06

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YOUR WASHINGTON
AND YOU!
A WEEKLY
REPORT
from
KARL MUNDT
SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA
United States Senate
"FOR A FAIR CHANCE
FOR A FREE PEOPLE'
VOL. XXIII-NO. 37-FOR RELEASE SEPT. 25, 1961
FINAL REPORT: This report will be the final weekly
newsletter I will issue during the present session of
Congress in the expectation that Congress will have adjourned before the month is
out. Before discussing some of the measures I introduced this year, I want to take
this opportunity to thank those of you who have written me on the many matters of
mutual interest and concern, and also for your many suggestions which have been
most helpful in my work as your Senator. Incidentally, many have responded to
my request for corrections of address on the newsletter mailing plates; if per
chance your plate is still incorrectly addressed or you are receiving a duplicate
copy, simply return the envelope in which you receive the newsletter with the correction changes marked accordingly. I also want to extend my appreciation to the
various newspapers, radio and television stations for their cooperation and assistance through this new term of Congress. Hope to see you in South Dakota soon!
# # #
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: With this session of Congress entering its final week,
adjournment will not mark the end of bills on which final action has not been taken.
We will be only at the halfway point. Congress takes up in January where it left
off on pending measures. It is not possible to detail every measure I have introduced; however, I can present a "thumbnail sketch" of some of my bills;
FREEDOM ACADEMY: S. 822, to establish an institution to educate our citizens
in the understanding of the Communist conspiracy and how to counteract Communism. It is still bottled up in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, awaiting
Executive branch reports before hearings can be held.
SECRET STRIKE BALLOT: S. 2134, introduced only two months ago, was referred to the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee. It is hoped hearings will
be held early next year on this measure to provide labor union members with the
right of secret ballot to determine whether or not they wish to strike.
ELECTORAL REFORM: S.J. Res. 12, to provide a district system for the electoral college so as to "equalize" the voting power of citizens in presidential elections, whether they live in cities or sparsely populated areas, was the subject of
hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee and is awaiting further committee
action. A national committee has been created to promote election reform.
INDUSTRIAL USES OF FARM PRODUCTS: No hearings have been held by the Agriculture Committee on S. 7, the measure to establish a stepped-up program to
develop new and increased uses of agricultural products. The Department of Agriculture came out in opposition to the measure. Contrary to Secretary Freeman's opinion, I think S. 7 offers a new and successful approach to solving the
problems of agriculture. A new effort to get action will be made next year.
SENATE - PASSED BILLS: Two of my measures, S. 162, to combat the traffic in
obscene literature, and S. 1869, to establish a commission to study problems of
small towns and rural areas, passed the Senate earlier this year. Both await House
committee action.
PROPOSALS INCORPORATED: Mundt measures dealing with Social Security, extension of the National Wool Act, a national hog cholera eradication program, and
cultural exchange were accepted in part or in full in bills-passed by the Senate. On
some of the above bills and amendments I joined as a co-sponsor, others I individually introduced.